For years, industrial sites that once fueled the city’s economy have sat idle and deteriorating in and around residential areas. Now, the brownfields are presenting an opportunity for residents to re-invent their neighborhoods.
Ballet dancers getting ready backstage before the SPAC holiday fundraiser, the Nutcracker Tea, sponsored by Emma Willard School, at Saratoga Spa State Park Hall of Springs on Sunday, November 20, 2011.
Have you picked out your holiday costume yet?
Halloween’s not the only excuse to take on an alternative identity, you know. A Santa suit, an angel outfit or even a simple red-and-green elf hat can liven up just about any occasion during December — a party, a race, a parade, a wedding, even a regular old day at the office.
A 35-foot blue spruce tree that for years served as a hiding spot for Easter eggs has now taken on the role of holiday tree at East Capitol Park in Albany.
Tony Cervera planted the tree in his yard in Rotterdam back in 1970, when it was four years old and just four or five feet tall.
What’s on your hound’s Hanukkah wish list? Has your cat got something special he’s craving for Christmas?
From dog-friendly dreidels to edible grass gardens, everything your pet could ever dream of fetching, chewing or batting around is in stores this holiday season, and pet owners are lapping it all up and begging for more.
The kids are in the living room, staring at the wrapped presents under the tree.
Dad’s in the kitchen, getting the Christmas turkey ready for the oven. And Mom’s outside on the ladder, fixing that string of lights on the fritz.
It’s one possible scene this holiday season or any other one, but it’s also one that carries the traditional warnings, experts say, to ensure the holiday season is safe from accidents, incidents and illnesses.
Getting dressed up, dancing into the morning and kissing that special someone at midnight are all part of celebrating New Year’s Eve.
But there are plenty of other options in the Capital Region, from Saratoga Springs’ popular First Night celebration to private parties to just staying home and watching a good movie. And after the celebrating is all over and the new year rolls in on Jan. 1, hardy folks can celebrate by taking a very brisk dip in the beautiful waters of Lake George.
The gingerbread homes on display at Crossgates Mall weren't big enough to live in, but they did raise awareness about a growing homelessness problem in the Capital Region.
The structures were on display Nov. 12 as part of the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society's fifth fundraiser. As in past years, the event was timed to coincide with national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
On Christmas Eve, the air will fill with the scent of curry as the Guyanese residents of Schenectady take to their kitchens to cook chicken, goat, duck or lamb curry dishes, along with many other traditional foods.
During the aftermath of Hurricane Irene this past summer, Alessa Wylie can remember assessing the damage and thinking, “Well, maybe it’s not so bad.”
As it turned out, the 1749 home to Sir William Johnson wasn’t hit as hard as some other historical buildings along the Mohawk River, but the flooding still took quite a toll.
Looking for a gift that truly captures the Capital Region’s personality?
Try a book. The region is rich both in history and in authors who write about local history or who hail from the area, said Janet Hutchison, owner of The Open Door Book Store and Gift Gallery in Schenectady.
The holidays can pose a challenge for crafters: What to make for friends and relatives that is useful, attractive — and fast to churn out? Speed and simplicity are key this time of year.
